About the tour
A message from Leonardo da Vinci is hidden in the very heart of Rome. To decode it, your family becomes a team of detectives: keep your eyes open, spot unusual details and move step by step towards the answer.
On the way we work out how art changed — from Egyptian obelisks and golden mosaics to Renaissance frescoes and dramatic Baroque paintings. Instead of a textbook, we have the city itself and works by Michelangelo, Raphael, Caravaggio and Bernini.
How the quest goes
We meet at the Pasquino statue and open the investigation. The guide introduces the mission and hands out everything needed for the quest.
During the walk the children will:
- look for clues in streets, squares and churches
- solve riddles and answer questions
- notice details in paintings, sculpture and architecture
- get to know artistic periods through real examples
- gather the information they need for the final answer
At the end we find the code for a puzzle built from Leonardo da Vinci’s drawings and reveal the big secret. Young detectives who complete the mission get surprise gifts.
We set the pace together: there is always time for a rest or an Italian ice cream.
What you will see
- the Pasquino statue
- a square designed by Michelangelo
- a corner of Venice in the middle of Rome
- the Street of the Cat and traces of an ancient Egyptian sanctuary
- a Gothic church and the Pantheon, the temple of all the gods
- an old library and the Monkey Tower
- works by Caravaggio and Raphael
- the Bramante Cloister
What you will learn
- how to recognise the features of different periods and styles in art
- why Rome is full of Egyptian obelisks and symbols
- how Renaissance art differs from the Baroque
- what stories hide behind unremarkable streets and buildings
- how paying attention and talking things through help solve hard problems
Special moments
- one detective story that links every stop on the route
- lesser-known sights of the historic centre
- a full kit for young sleuths
- a final puzzle based on Leonardo da Vinci’s drawings
- surprise gifts for a completed mission
Who it suits
- families who love riddles and adventures together
- children who learn best through play
- young fans of art and detective stories
- anyone who wants to see Rome beyond the usual sightseeing route
The children’s age is agreed when you book, and the tasks are pitched to match.
How to prepare
- Wear comfortable shoes for a three-hour walk.
- Bring water, and hats on sunny days.
- To enter churches, wear clothes that cover shoulders and knees.
- Tell us the children’s ages when you book so we can set the right level of difficulty.
What is included
250 € — a private quest just for your group.
- a guide throughout the quest
- all quest materials
- surprise gifts
Book the tour
Leave your phone number — we will call back and agree a date.
